TAYLOR: Conflict raises teachable moment for lawmakers
After the RFRA fiasco, we must send a clear message that our state does not tolerate inequality.
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HOLDMAN: Exemption will protect consciences at mom-and-pops
This difficult and delicate balancing of civil rights and religious liberty is the fundamental goal of Senate Bill 100.
Soccer stadium deserves community support
It is amazing that a city who has been trying for years to build unity among our many sub-populations, to grow the tax base, and to draw residents back to the city limits isn’t willing to support this model franchise’s proposal for a new stadium.
Hendricks employers should open their wallets
It is important to remember that these companies chose to open their businesses in Hendricks County, far away from the employee base they need.
VIEWPOINT: Mike Pence, governor of INtolerance
Not only did Pence double down on his support for RFRA, but when given multiple opportunities by the ABC News moderator to state the obvious, he refused to say the simple words that, “In Indiana, it is wrong to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation.”
MCALISTER: Hogsett’s opportunity: teacher leadership
As the leader of a city with 11 districts, and as authorizer of dozens of public charter schools, Hogsett will have a key role in helping us set a collective vision for what teacher leadership in Indianapolis might look like.
EDITORIAL: Residential litmus test impedes diversity
Noblesville’s decision to begin analyzing the ratio of tax revenue to city expenses on housing-development proposals further strangles financial diversity in affluent Hamilton County.
MAURER: Going against the grain with Emmis
CEO makes me confident enough to take a risk on the stock, which is in danger of being delisted.
LOU’S VIEWS: Christmas is winning the war
If there is such a cultural battle going on, Christmas is winning. Handily.
Christmas is winning the war
Believe there’s a war on Christmas? Well, here’s some news from the front: If there is such a cultural battle going on, Christmas is winning. Handily. Despite the best efforts of Starbucks and its color-coded coffee cups, Simon malls and its attempt to relocate Santa to a tree-free ice dome, and the many people subversively […]
KIM: Trump’s bankruptcies hold important investor lessons
In a typical Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, all parties suffer (except the lawyers). Creditors take a significant “haircut” on the amount owed and the owners’ investment is effectively wiped out.
LOPRESTI: Finish line near for Mount Rushmore-level sports legends
Paul George seems to have all but one of the qualities common among this group of celebrities.
BOHANON & STYRING: Messed-up U.S. tax policies fuel gamesmanship
One of the nastier quirks of U.S. corporate taxation lies in where income is taxed. Just about everyone else follows a simple rule: You pay taxes to the country where the income is earned. But that’s not good enough for Uncle Sam.
Writer’s gun column full of distortions
I’d like to know where Ms. Miller gets her information on our background check system in this country, because she obviously doesn’t know what she’s talking about.
Now is not the time to build soccer stadium
Let’s fix roads and other infrastructure and fund pre-K school before we build another single purpose facility that serves only a small segment of the state population.
EDGELL: Hogsett must focus on food security issues
The new mayor should appoint a food policy director to provide leadership and coordination around food issues in city departments and across the community.
KENNEDY: What’s really driving Syrian refugee ban
These are, by and large, the same politicians who are opposed to the most cursory of background checks for gun purchases, even for convicted felons and the mentally ill.
MORRIS: Pop in a movie, and give thanks
Thanksgiving is a time to collect ourselves as we head into the home stretch.
DINING: Pining for Alpine cuisine? Try Pioneer in Fountain Square
As an anchor at a central intersection—and with a raised stage, windows overlooking the fountain and the outdoor plaza, and plenty of seating both in the dining room and at the bar—it’s clear that Pioneer is primed to help redefine Fountain Square.
Past infuses present in Eiteljorg fellowship show
The works of five selected artists are on display at the museum, which showcases western art and the works of Native Americans. Past fellowship shows have served to increase the museum’s world-class collection of Native American contemporary art. No doubt some of these pieces will find a permanent home here.